Milan, Italy, is proposing a new law to ban all late-night takeaway food to reduce noise pollution from crowded streets. This move follows a similar attempt in 2013, which was met with significant opposition from residents and ice cream sellers. According to Deputy Mayor Marco Granelli, the goal is to balance social activities with the peace and tranquility of residents. The ban would apply to outdoor tables only from 12:30 AM on weekdays and 1:30 AM on weekends between May and November in designated areas. The affected areas include Nolo, Lazzaretto, Melzo, Isola, Sarpi, Via Cesariano, Arco della Pace, Como-GaeAulenti, Porta Garibaldi, Brera, Ticinese, and Darsena-Navigli. Residents have until early May to appeal and suggest changes to the law. In 2013, a similar proposal was rejected after protests against the prohibition of ice cream and other food sales at night. The mayor at the time, Giuliano Pisapia, clarified that the ban was intended to regulate noise rather than food sales. Last year, Florence implemented a ban on new short-term residential lets on platforms like Airbnb in its historic center to improve residents’ living conditions.
Milan Proposes Late-Night Takeaway Ban to Curb Noise and Maintain Peace
